KORG RELEASES FREE AUDIOGATE CONVERSION SOFTWARE

â€” Free Korg software enables anyone to play back/convert/edit high-resolution audio without proprietary hardware â€”
Korg announces the release of its powerful AudioGate software for free for all content creators and listeners alike. This file conversion, editing and authoring software had previously only been available bundled with Korgâ€™s acclaimed MR series of DSD recorders.
AudioGate enables the real-time playback of DSD/SACD files on any computer system, with any audio hardware. Powerful dithering algorithms are provided, along with editing tools such as divide, merge, normalize, fade-in/fade-out and DC cut. Users can convert from 5.6 MHz or 2.8 MHz 1-bit audio files to any other format, including 16- or 24-bit PCM (up to 192 kHz sample rates), Apple Lossless or AAC, FLAC, Broadcast WAV (up to 32-bit floating supported) and even MP3 formats. It can be used to burn audio CDs, and the newer DSD Disc format (2.8 MHz sample rate), which can be played back on a growing number of devices, such as Sony PlaystationÂ®s and Vaio computers.
By releasing this software for free, Korg is providing a solution for all audio content owners and creators to deliver their art in the highest resolution possible. By giving everyone the tools they need to enjoy high resolution audio and to repurpose it for any device or situation, the market can offer their customers content that is closest to the aural experience the artist had when performing and recording it. In todayâ€™s world of terabyte hard drives and ultra-fast digital pipelines, there is no longer any need to utilize compressed formats with compromised fidelity. In fact, the world has gotten used to working with high-resolution video on an everyday basis, and Korgâ€™s intent is that likewise, audio delivery and enjoyment has no reason to remain compromised.
Korgâ€™s AudioGate software is included with all MR Series recorders. It is also now available for free to everyone at